All-Endoscopic Single-Row Repair of Full-Thickness Gluteus Medius Tears

All-Endoscopic Single-Row Repair of Full-Thickness Gluteus Medius Tears

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Abductor tendon tears typically develop insidiously in middle-aged women and can lead to debilitating lateral hip pain and a Trendelenburg limp.The gluteus medius tendon is most OMEGA SPORT OIL commonly torn and may show fatty degeneration over time, similar to the rotator cuff muscles of the shoulder.Endoscopic repair offers a therapeutic alternative to traditional open techniques.

This article describes the workup, examination, and endoscopic repair of a full-thickness gluteus medius tear presenting as lateral hip pain and weakness.The surgical repair for this case used a single-row VIT A FACIAL SCRUB suture anchor technique.In addition, the indications and technique for a double-row repair will be discussed.